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CENTER INFORMATION 1635 E. Murray-Holladay Road

Salt Lake City, UT 84117 385-468-3130

CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

TRANSPORTATION Monday - Friday

LUNCH

Served Monday - Friday 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

Suggested donation for lunch is $2.50

No reservation needed

CENTER STAFF

Susie Cates Center Manager

Kaylie Sager

Program Assistant

Cheryl Hale Office Specialist

Charlie Delibero Kitchen Helper

Pete Mahuru

Custodian

Van Driver Patrick McEnany

Salt Lake County

Aging and Adult Services’ mission is to promote the independence of

aging generations through advocacy, engagement and

access to resources.

February 2015

Birthday Tuesday Lunch Celebration is February 2 Come join us for a special birthday celebration with entertainment by Salt Lake Senior Idol winners, Chuck and Dan. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.50. Group birthday photo will be taken with those celebrating February birthdays. Birds of a Feather Bird Show is Wednesday, February 11 at 10:30 Avian Sanctuary and Protection is coming for a very special presentation on their exotic birds. They will be bringing nowak parrots, a Ukranian goose, a friendly turkey and more. Join us as we learn more about these birds and enjoy their magnificent beauty. Sign up! Valentine’s Day Party is Friday, February 13 Valentine’s Day, or single awareness day, is here again! We have invited Ruby Tuesday to play all the classic love songs while we enjoy stuffed salmon fillet, corn casserole, glazed carrots, and cherry cheesecake pudding. Suggested lunch donation is $2.50. Let the front desk know by Tuesday, February 3 if you would like to attend.

Center CLOSED on Monday, February 16 for President’s Day

President’s Day Meal, Tuesday, February 17 Come join us for an all American meal to celebrate President’s Day. Pancake Breakfast is Wednesday, February 18 Pancakes, coffee and juice will be served from 8:00 to 9:00. Don’t miss out on the most important meal of the day! Sponsored by our Advisory Committee. All are invited! Chinese New Year is Thursday, February 19 Join us as we celebrate the Chinese New Year, read your Zodiac and enjoy a fortune cookie as well as chicken with mushroom gravy, bowtie pasta, Italian mixed vegetables, pineapple tidbits, and a ranger cookie. Suggested lunch donation is $2.50. Please let Cheryl at the front desk know by Tuesday, February 10 if you will be attending. Utah Senior Day at the Legislature is Thursday, February 19 Come meet with your legislators, enjoy tours, speakers and a free lunch! LeBus will leave at 8:15 and return around 2:30. Sign up sheet at the front desk.

February is Heart Health month, so check out the classes with a ♥ next to them and attend them for information on how to have better heart health, or to workout your

heart.

CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES Book Club will be discussing Slickrock Paradox by Stephen Legault on Tuesday, February at 2:00. A Salt Lake County librarian leads this lively discussion. ♥Black Dragon Self Defense Bill Nieves, owner of Black Dragon Self Defense, will be teaching a class on self defense. We have offered this class before and it is well worth your time. These skills may help save your life. Friday, February 13 and 27 at 1:00. Sign up for this class!! Bridge Clinic Will be starting lesson one on Wednesday, February 25 at 9:00. If you want to learn bridge, this is it!!! ♥Canyon Snowshoeing for Active Seniors Trips will be scheduled on an impromptu basis to take advantage of optimum weather. We will meet at the center and carpool. Sign up at the desk if you would like to be notified Guitar Lessons Interested in learning to play the guitar? Mt. Olympus is offering free lessons on Tuesdays from 1 to 5. Sign up at the front desk for a time. These are one on one classes. iPad Class Liesl Sieborg from Salt Lake County Library Systems will be back to delve even further into the use of the library for free audio, ebooks, and TV shows. This will be a terrific Class!! Thursday, February 5 at 12:00. Sign up at the front desk. ♥Meditation Class This class is for the novice and experienced meditator alike. Samadhi Ishaya will show you simple techniques for changing your relationship with the many thoughts and emotions that pass through your mind allowing for greater calm and relief from stress. Join us on Thursdays at 11 starting February 12.. Sign up. Mind,Body Healing Hurray! Dr. Higashi is back and will begin his class again starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 1:00. ♥Vital Aging Improving Your Sleep Do you have difficulty falling asleep or languish through periods of wakefulness when trying to find sleep? Learn what you can do to prepare yourself for sleep, promote a comfortable environment more conducive to sleep, and improve your quality of sleep. Join Mike from the Vital Aging Project during February at 1:00 pm, for these informative discussions. SPECIAL CLASSES AND PRESENTATIONS WWII in the Pacific Kenny Kemp will be returning to Mt. Olympus to enlighten us more with his knowledge of the war, and share his personal family stories. Come join in on this interactive lecture. Monday, February 2 at 10:00. Sign up! Return to Those “Thrilling Days of Yesteryear” with our very own David Jabusch. Come and view dvd’s of the history of Salt Lake City, Emigration Canyon, Helper, Wendover and others. The 6 week lecture series will continue through February on Wednesdays at 1:00. Soap Making Lisa will be back for another fun soap making class. These soaps are great for your skin and can have whatever fragrance you desire. Wednesday, February 4 at 1:00. Sign up! Suggested supply donation $10 payable to Lisa. Romanticism in Art and Music Dr. Mayes, assistant professor of the musicology department at the U, is presenting on the romanticism era in art and music. Come listen to music, enjoy art and learn more of the romantic era and its influences in our culture. Thursday, February 5 at 11:00. Sign up.

Joint Rejuvenation: Stem Cell Therapy Dudley Medical and Wellness is sending a nurse practitioner to our center to talk about joint rejuvenation, joint health, nutrition and stem cell therapy. Friday, February 6 at 11:00. Sign up! Family History Classes Ready to get started on your family history? Mt Olympus is offering a family history class series. Come learn how to research online records regarding your ancestors. You will learn how to access electronic photos, stories and documents. Basic computer skills are necessary as well as an email address. Tuesdays, February 10-March 10 at 9:30. Only 8 spots available! When you sign up, you are committing to the whole 5 weeks. Essential Oils: Hidden Health Secrets There are many health benefits received from essential oils. They can have a healing effect on you mentally, physically and emotionally. Tuesday, February 10 at 11:00. Sign up! The Silk Road A presenter from the Utah Museum of Fine Arts will be here to talk about one of the world’s most influential trade routes that influenced the cultures of many countries throughout China and all of Asia. Joins us for this class on Thursday, February 19 at 10:00. Sign up! Script Your Future: Medication Adherence More people die a year from prescription misuse/abuse than car crashes. The U of U College of Pharmacy is coming to discuss the importance of correctly taking medications. They will be handing out cards to remind us of medication schedules Friday, February 20 at 11:00. Sign up. at the front desk. This is life saving information! The Father of Waters-The Mighty Mississippi River Historian Daniel Kuhn will be back to present on some of North America’s most spectacular scenery as well as some of the highest threat volcanoes in the world. This interesting presentation will be Friday, February 20 at 1:00. Sign up! Iraq: My Experiences in the war Dr. John Reed, a history professor and an American hero, is coming to share with us his experiences in the war in Iraq. Join us for this interesting presentation. Monday, February 23 at 10:00. Sign up!

HEALTH AND SERVICES Audiology Brent Fox of Audiology Associates will be available to check your hearing aids on Monday, February 2 from 1:00 to 2:30. Please sign up for a time. Attorney Mike Jensen with Elder Law will be here on Monday, February 23 from 11:00 to 1:00. Sign up for a 20 minute appointment at the front desk. ♥BP Checks every Monday at 11:15 am with Ruth. Blood Glucose Checks will be on Wednesday, February 11 from 10 :00 to 11:00. Just show up. Massages We offer massages every Tuesday & every other Monday, February 9, and 23 from 9:00 to 12:00. Suggested donation is $10.00. Sign up for an appointment. Podiatry Dr. Robert Church will come to the center on Tuesday, March 10 from 8 to 10. Sign up for an appointment. $10 Donation payable to Dr. Church. We are so fortunate to have him provide this service here.

COMPUTER CLASSES Open Lab Every Wednesday and Thursday morning in February, Don will take appointments to work with you one-on-one and answer your questions. Due to high demand, individuals may only sign up for two classes a month. Please sign up at front desk. This is a fantastic opportunity!

Mount Olympus Center

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8:00 Enhance Fitness 2 9:00 Beginning Line Dancing 9:00 Bridge Practice Class 9:30 Tole Painting 9/10 Lifetime Fitness 10:00 Advanced Line Dancing 10:00 WWII in the Pacific 11:15 Blood Pressure Testing 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Audiologist 1:00 French 1:00 Knit & Crochet 2:30 Table Tennis

7:45 AARP Smart Driver Class 3 8:30 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Mixed Media 8:30 Tai Chi (half hour) 9:00 Tai Chi 9-12 Body Massages 10:00 Chair Tai Chi 10:00 Backgammon 10:30 Finding a Happier Life 12:15 Hand and Foot Card Game 1:00 Current Events 1-4 Guitar Beg/Int 1:00 Scrabble 2:30 Square Dancing 2:30 Pilates (class full)

8:00 Enhance Fitness 4 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 ESL 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:30/2 Watercolors 9:45 Lifetime Fitness 9/10:15 Bridge Clinics 10:45 Chair Exercise 11:00 Skip Bo 12:15 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Good Ol’ Boys (class full) 1:00 Days of Yesteryear 1:00 Soap Making 1:30 Table Tennis 2:00 Yoga

8/9 Tai Chi/Chair Tai Chi 5 8:30 Int. Strength Training 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:15 Pinochle Tournament 9:00 CASE 9:45 Yoga 10:00 Mahjong 10:15 Advanced Line Dancing 11:00 Romanticism in Art and Music 11:00 Stress & Pain Class 12:00 Ipad Class (audio and ebooks) 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Poetry 1:30 Ceramics 2:00 Chromatic Harmonica 2:30 Table Tennis

8:00 Enhance Fitness 6 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 Oil Painting 9:00 Chair Tai Chi 9:00 ESL 10:00 Lifetime Fitness 10:30 Songbirds: Sing-along 11:00 Joint Rejuvenation: Stem Cell Therapy 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:45 Social Dancing 1:00 Vital Aging

8:00 Enhance Fitness 9 9:00 Beginning Line Dancing 9:00 Bridge Practice Class 9-12 Body Massages 9:30 Tole Painting 9/10 Lifetime Fitness 10:00 Advanced Line Dancing 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:30 Bingo 1:00 French 1:00 Knit & Crochet 2:30 Table Tennis

8:30 Int. Strength Training 10 8:30 Mixed Media 8:30 Tai Chi (half hour) 9:00 Tai Chi 9-12 Body Massages 9:30 Family History Class 10:00 Chair Tai Chi 10:00 Creative Writing 10:00 Backgammon 11:00 Essential Oils: Hidden Health Secrets 12:15 Hand and Foot Card Game 1:00 Current Events 1-4 Guitar Beg/Int 1:00 Scrabble 2:30 Pilates (class full) 2:30 Square Dancing 3:30 Guitar Group

8:00 Enhance Fitness 11 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 ESL 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:30/2 Watercolors 9:45 Lifetime Fitness 9/10:15 Bridge Clinics 10:45 Chair Exercise (CANCELED) 11:00 Skip Bo 12:15 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Days of Yesteryear 1:00 Advisory Committee 1:30 Table Tennis 2:00 Yoga

8/9 Tai Chi/Chair Tai Chi 12 8:30 Int. Strength Training 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:15 Pinochle Tournament 9:00 CASE 9:45 Yoga 10:00 Mahjong: Beginning 10:15 Advanced Line Dancing 11:00 Meditation 11:00 Stress & Pain Class 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Poetry 1:30 Ceramics 2:00 Chromatic Harmonica 2:30 Table Tennis

8:00 Enhance Fitness 13 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 Oil Painting 9:00 Chair Tai Chi 9:00 ESL 10:00 Lifetime Fitness 10:30 Songbirds: Sing-along 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:45 Social Dancing 1:00 Black Dragon Self-Defense 1:00 Vital Aging

President’s Day 16

CLOSED

8:30 Int. Strength Training 17 8:30 Mixed Media 8:30 Tai Chi (half hour) 9:00 Tai Chi 9-12 Body Massages 9:30 Family History Class 10:00 Chair Tai Chi 10:00 Backgammon 11:30 Red Hatters 12:15 Hand and Foot Card Game 1:00 Current Events 1-4 Guitar Beg/Int 1:00 NARFE 2:00 Book Club 2:30 Pilates (class full) 2:30 Square Dancing 3:30 Guitar Group 20

8:00 Enhance Fitness 18 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 ESL 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:30/2 Watercolors 9:45 Lifetime Fitness 9/10:15 Bridge Clinics 10:45 Chair Exercise 11:00 Skip Bo 12:45 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Good Ol’ Boys (class full) 1:00 Days of Yesteryear 1:30 Table Tennis 2:00 Yoga

8/9 Tai Chi/Chair Tai Chi 19 8:30 Int. Strength Training 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:15 Pinochle Tournament 9:00 CASE 9:30 Alzheimer's Support Group 9:45 Yoga 10:00 Mahjong: Beginning 10:15 Advanced Line Dancing 11:00 Meditation 11:00 Stress & Pain Class 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Poetry 1:30 Ceramics 2:00 Chromatic Harmonica 2:30 Table Tennis

:00 Enhance Fitness 20 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 Oil Painting 9:00 Chair Tai Chi 9:00 ESL 10:00 Lifetime Fitness 10:30 Songbirds: Sing-along 11:00 Script Your Future: Medication Adherence 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:45 Social Dancing 1:00 The Father of Waters-The Mighty Mississippi 1:00 Vital Aging

8:00 Enhance Fitness 23 9:00 Beginning Line Dancing 9:00 Bridge Practice Class 9-12 Body Massages 9:30 Tole Painting 9/10 Lifetime Fitness 10:00 Advanced Line Dancing 10:00 Iraq: My Experiences in the War 11:00 Attorney 11:15 Blood Pressure Testing 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:30 Bingo 1:00 French 1:00 Knit & Crochet 2:30 Table Tennis

8:30 Int. Strength Training 24 8:30 Mixed Media 8:30 Tai Chi (half hour) 9:00 Tai Chi 9-12 Body Massages 9:30 Family History Class 10:00 Creative Writing 10:00 Backgammon 10:00 Chair Tai Chi 12:15 Hand and Foot Card Game 1:00 Current Events 1-4 Guitar Beg/Int 1:00 Scrabble 2:30 Pilates (class full) 2:30 Square Dancing 3:30 Guitar Group

8:00 Enhance Fitness 25 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 ESL 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:30/2 Watercolors 9:45 Lifetime Fitness 9/10:15 Bridge Clinics session 1 10:45 Chair Exercise 11:00 Skip Bo 12:15 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Good Ol’ Boys (class full) 1:00 Days of Yesteryear 1:30 Table Tennis 2:00 Yoga

8/9 Tai Chi/Chair Tai Chi 26 8:30 Int. Strength Training 9-12 Open Computer Lab 9:15 Pinochle Tournament 9:00 CASE 9:45 Yoga 10:00 Mahjong: Beginning 10:15 Advanced Line Dancing 11:00 Meditation 11:00 Stress & Pain Class 12:30 Bingo 1:00 Poetry 1:30 Ceramics 2:00 Chromatic Harmonica 2:30 Table Tennis

8:00 Enhance Fitness 27 8:00 Int. Strength Training 8:30 Spanish: Adv./Beg./Int. 9:00 Oil Painting 9:00 Chair Tai Chi 9:00 ESL 10:00 Lifetime Fitness 10:30 Songbirds: Sing-along 12:00 Duplicate Bridge 12:30 Party Bridge 12:45 Social Dancing/beginning 1:00 Black Dragon Self-Defense 1:00 Vital Aging

Bingo will be starting at

12:30 beginning on February 2

♫ Lunch Entertainment ♫

Birthday Tuesday, February 3 Chuck & Dan

Friday, February 6 Song Birds

Valentine’s Day Party, Friday, February 13 Ruby Tuesday

Bingo Prize Sponsors Bingo is Monday and Thursday at 12:30

Monday, February 2 Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home

Thursday, February 5 Pacifica Senior Living

Monday, February 9 Highland Care

Thursday, February 12 Highland Cove Retirement

Monday, February 23 Canyon Creek

Thursday, February 26 Chateau Brickyard

Birthday Tuesday

President’s Day Meal

Valentine’s Party ♥

Pancake Breakfast

Birds of a Feather 10:30

Chinese New Year